German Chancellor echoes Canadian PM’s warning on ‘great power politics’ in Davos speech; expert says it highlights Merz’s deep anxiety about Europe’s future
During a speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos on Thursday local time, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz outlined how the new German government is assessing what he described as…
The deal to secure TikTok’s future in the US has finally closed
The joint venture acquiring TikTok’s US assets has been formally established and has announced its leadership team, according to the company, one day before the deadline set by President Donald…
Trump reiterates push to acquire Greenland, slams Europe, NATO at Davos
U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday renewed his push for U.S. acquisition of Greenland and sharpened criticism of Europe and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) in a special address…
After Newsom trolls Trump in Davos, one of his appearances is blocked
California Gov. Gavin Newsom, long one of President Donald Trump’s chief trolls, took the routine this week to the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland – and got a globally…
UK greenlights China’s new London embassy after years of delay, ‘signaling shift toward pragmatic China policy’
The UK government on Tuesday approved the plan for China’s new embassy in London, multiple media outlets reported. Chinese experts welcomed the progress, saying the move signals a shift of…
Spain rocked by second rail tragedy in days: Barcelona passenger train derails after dozens killed in southern collision
A commuter passenger train derailed in Gelida, near the Spanish city of Barcelona on Tuesday, killing the driver and injuring 37 people, a spokesperson for the regional government of Catalonia…